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Best Kindle Black Friday Deals 2023: LAST CHANCE to save this Cyber Monday
With the ability to store thousands of books you can read wherever you want, from the bath to a pitch-black bedroom, even the most old-school bookworm cannot deny the practicality of a Kindle. And with Black Friday sales season well underway, now is the time to invest if you're on the hunt for a Kindle this winter.
By Jenny Wonnacott | Last updated Nov 28, 2023
Kindles have exploded in popularity in recent years and while they range significantly in features and pricing, the basic selling point is the same - store more books, read them wherever you like.
Here at Mumsnet we are on a mission to take the stress out of your Christmas shopping this year, and thanks to early access to upcoming deals and savings from retailers including Amazon, we are in the best position to scout out good deals ahead of major sales including Black Friday (November 24th) and Cyber Monday (November 27).
We'll be updating this page regularly during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale to make sure we are reflecting the best Kindle deals currently available. We're also pulling out all the stops to bring you the best deals on other popular items, from the best Black Friday tablet deals to the top washer dryer deals, baby deals and more (scroll down for the full list!)
I love my Kindle. It's a Paperwhite, this is the one to get as it has an adjustable backlight. I absolutely love it.
Was £150
now £115
Where can I find the best Black Friday Kindle deals?
While the most up-to-date Kindle deals, bundles and fullest range can most often be found at Kindle's maker, Amazon, the popular e-reader is also available from John Lewis, Argos, Currys and Very - so if you don't shop at Amazon, scroll on for your choice of retailer.
18% OFF
Kindle 11th Generation (2022): Was £85, Now £70
What we like
Budget-friendly - good price point for a Christmas gift
Stores thousands of books
Adjustable front light
What we don't like
Doesn't have warm-light setting
Not waterproof
Key specs
Price on writing: From £69 | Most recent deal price*: £75 | Display size: 6-inches | Battery life: 6 weeks
What Mumsnet users say
Our verdict
The simplest, most lightweight Kindle still boats an impressive 300ppi high-resolution display and adjustable front light for a comfortable read. With a battery life lasting an impressive 6 weeks (scroll down to see how the different Kindles compare with one another for specs) this is a perfectly good e-reader and, from just £69, is a great price point for a loved one at Christmas.
Amazon also have an Essentials Bundle on offer, down from £143 to £118 - this includes a fabric cover in a choice of four colours and a power adapter.
23% OFF
Kindle Paperwhite: Was £150, now £115
What we like
User-friendly
Adjustable warm-light setting
Impressive battery life
Waterproof
What we don't like
Doesn't have auto-adjusting light sensors
Pricey
Key specs
Price on writing: £115 | Most recent deal price*: £120 | Display size: 6.8-inches | Battery life: 10 weeks
What Mumsnet users say
Our verdict
The Kindle Paperwhite is the upgraded version of the conventional Kindle, featuring adjustable warm light which is easier on the eyes, as well as an extended battery life of up to 10 weeks and flush-front design. It's also waterproof (excellent news for bath readers) and when you purchase you get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free.
19% OFF
Kindle Paperwhite Signature: Was £180, now £145
What we like
Bigger storage capabilities than regular Paperwhite
Comes with auto-adjusting light sensors
What we don't like
Pricey
Key specs
Price on writing: £145 | Most recent deal price*: £150 | Display size: 6.8-inches | Battery life: 10 weeks
What Mumsnet users say
Our verdict
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition offers everything that a Kindle Paperwhite does, but adds on wireless charging, an auto-adjusting front light and 32GB storage. Perfect for those who don't want to worry about storage space or faffing about trying to find a charger (not that you'll be doing it very often as the battery lasts an impressive 10 weeks!)
Amazon also has a Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle on sale too: down from £250 to £200 and including a leather cover in a choice of four colourways and a wireless charging dock.
19% OFF
Kindle Kids 11th Generation (2022): Was £105, now £85
What we like
Comes with one year's free subscription to Amazon Kids+
Only stores books so no worries over what they are downloading
Two-year Amazon warranty
What we don't like
No warm-light setting so not as eye-friendly
Key specs
Price on writing: £85 | Most recent deal price*: £90 | Display size: 6-inches | Battery life: 6 weeks
What Mumsnet users say
Our verdict
The Kindle Kids 11th Generation is the kid version of the basic Kindle (listed above) which means it's the same basic model but comes with extras such as a two-year Amazon worry-free guarantee and one year's free subscription to Amazon Kids+ which gives them access to thousands of age-appropriate books and audiobooks. Not to be confused with a kids' tablet, the Kindle Kids only features books - no apps, no videos or games - so you can rest-assured that when your child is using it, they are reading.
22% OFF
Kindle Kids Paperwhite: Was £160, now £125
What we like
Waterproof
Adjustable warm-light setting
Features a choice of three covers
What we don't like
Pricey
Key specs
Price on writing: £125 | Display size: 6.8-inches | Battery life: 10 weeks
What Mumsnet users say
Our verdict
Taking the reading experience of the Kindle Kids up a notch, the Kindle Kids Paperwhite has all the features of the Kindle Kids with a few extras: it's waterproof (which will put any parent's mind at ease), has an adjustable warm light setting and features Vocabulary Builder and Word Wise tools to help kids build their skills. It also features OpenDyslexic, a font designed especially for dyslexic readers.
24% OFF
Kindle Oasis: Was £230, now £175
What we like
Easy to hold - can be used one-handed
Adjustable warm light
Ergonomic design
Waterproof
What we don't like
Pricey
Key specs
Price on writing: £175 | Display size: 7-inches | Battery life: 10 weeks
What Mumsnet users say
Our verdict
The Kindle Oasis offers an impressively large 7 inch display as well as page-turn buttons, perfect for one-handed reading. There's also an adjustable warm light which you can schedule to brighten or dim or allow the automatic sensors to adjust accordingly. It's waterproof like the Paperwhite and has a pleasing, ergonomic design with a flush front.
Amazon has a Kindle Oasis Essentials Bundle currently priced at £233 down from £298, featuring a leather cover in a choice of three colourways and a 9W Amazon power adaptor.
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Kindle Scribe: Was £330, now £250
What we like
Kindle and digital notebook in one
Ability to annotate books and documents on-screen
Includes pen
What we don't like
Pricey
Some reviewers found the screen too big
Key specs
Price on writing: £250 | Display size: 10.2-inches | Battery life: 12 weeks
What Mumsnet users say
Our verdict
The only Kindle to enable note-taking, the Kindle Scribe doubles as a digital notebook so the use can jot down notes as well as annotate books and/or documents as they read. The screen size is a whopping 10.2 inches and comes with all the adjustable light features of the Paperwhite. There's a pen included and the user can convert their handwritten notes into neat documents and share with others.
Amazon also has the Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle for £303 down from £403. It includes a fabric folio cover with magnetic attach and a power adapter.
Kindle Key Specs: Which is the best Kindle?
Kindle 11th Generation (2022) | Kindle Kids (2022) | Kindle Paperwhite Kids | Kindle Paperwhite | Kindle Paperwhite Signature | Kindle Oasis | Kindle Scribe | |
Price | £85 | £105 | £160 | £150 | £180 | £230 | £330 |
Display Size | 6-inch | 6-inch | 6.8-inch | 6.8-inch | 6.8-inch | 7-inch | 10.2-inch |
Storage | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 32GB | 8GB or 32GB | 16GB, 32GB or 64GB |
Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
Front Light | 4 LEDs | 4 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 25 LEDs | 35 LEDs |
Battery Life | 6 weeks | 6 weeks | 10 weeks | 10 weeks | 10 weeks | 6 weeks | 12 weeks |
Adjustable Warm Light | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Auto-adjusting light sensors | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Amazon warranty | 1 year | 2 years | 2 years | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
Waterproof | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Extras | 1 year of Amazon Kids+ included | 1 year of Amazon Kids+ included | Wireless charging | Page turn buttons | Writing capability, includes pen |
When is Black Friday 2023?
Black Friday this year is on Friday, November 24 2023. That's the official date, but many retailers will hold sales and discounts throughout November, so if you're shopping for Christmas presents, you don't have to wait until the offical Black Friday day to bag a bargain. Cyber Monday 2023 is Monday, November 27.
What's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Traditionally, Black Friday is an in-store event where shoppers could expect big discounts on items earmarked for Christmas shopping. Cyber Monday is the same but online. However, now that more and more people do their Christmas shopping online, there is less of a distinction between the two and many retailers roll the sales period into one. Either way, you can expect some big discounts over this crucial shopping weekend, particularly on tech products such as e-readers.
What is the Amazon Prime Big Deal Day?
Much like the July Prime Day sale, Amazon Prime Big Deal day is a day of big discounts for the retail giant - and this year it falls on October 10 and 11th 2023. Be sure to check back if you're shopping for a Kindle because we expect the discounts to be significant.
What were the best Kindle deals over Black Friday 2022?
These were just some of the best discounts on Kindles last year:
Kindle Paperwhite: From £130 to £95
Kindle Paperwhite Kids: From £140 to £110
Kindle Paperwhite Signature: From £180 to £145
Kindle Oasis: From £230 to £170
What is Kindle Daily Deal?
Kindle Daily Deal is a list of books on Amazon which have been discounted (often to free or 99p) for the day and are available for download on your Kindle. Check out Amazon's Kindle Daily Deal for today.
What is Kindle Unlimited?
Kindle Unlimited is a subscription-based service which gives members access to millions of books as well as magazines and audiobooks via their Kindle (or any compatible device). It costs £9.49 a month and you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member.
How often do Kindles go on sale?
It depends on the retailer - but the biggest discounts on Kindles are almost always during Prime Day and/or Black Friday sales periods. Be sure to check back for the latest best deals on all the Kindles and bundles listed above over the next few weeks!
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About the author
Jenny Wonnacott is a Content Editor for Mumsnet, specialising in writing, editing and optimising several pages related to parenting, pregnancy and lifestyle. As a parent of three primary school-aged children, Jenny is passionate about making Mumsetters' lives easier through rigorous research of all items recommended in reviews and buyers' guides such as this one.
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